Director, Partnerships and Business Development

Salary :

$150,000 - 200,000 yearly

Company : BiomeSense

Job Type : Full Time

Chicago, Il

Job Description - Director, Partnerships and Business Development

Director, Partnerships and Business Development
Compensation: $150K– $200K salary, 0.25% - 0.5% equity

About BiomeSense

BiomeSense is a pioneering life sciences startup focused on harnessing the power of the gut microbiome to revolutionize personalized medicine. With our breakthrough technologies GutLab and MetaBiome, we are setting new standards in microbiome data analysis and interpretation, enabling unprecedented insights to understand & leverage the microbiome for human health. We partner with leading institutions and researchers including UCSF, UCSD, NIH, and the University of Chicago, and are backed by investors such as LabCorp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation, and Emil Capital Partners.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial individual to join our leadership team and build the foundation for BiomeSense’s next stage of growth. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and is passionate about translating cutting-edge microbiome science into high-impact collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners.

In this role, you will design and execute our partnership and business development strategy, building the systems, processes, and relationships needed to accelerate our engagement with partners. You’ll support new partners end-to-end, establishing BiomeSense as a trusted microbiome partner for clinical and translational research, while also developing the CRM infrastructure and operational discipline needed to maintain a scalable pipeline of high-value collaborations.

You’ll work cross-functionally with our scientific, clinical, and technical teams to ensure alignment between research priorities and partnership goals. This role offers an opportunity to shape both the external relationships and the internal systems that will drive BiomeSense’s future success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

Develop and execute short and long-term business development strategies aligned with business priorities
Design and implement a scalable CRM and partnership-tracking infrastructure to support growth in academic and clinical collaborations
Ensure market insights, competitive intelligence, and business priorities inform strategic planning and resource allocation
Lead internal teams to deliver timely, accurate, and high-impact proposals, presentations, and partnership strategies
Manage multiple complex projects concurrently, ensuring prioritization and alignment with company goals

Partnership Development and Relationship Management

Identify, cultivate, and secure collaborations with academic researchers, oncology investigators, and industry partners conducting interventional or translational studies

Serve as the primary liaison for partners, fostering clear communication and long-term, trust-based relationships with PIs, research team members and university administrators
Collaborate with PIs and institutions to negotiate study agreements, manage IRB approvals, and deliver timely study results, structuring creative partnerships that align incentives and create mutual value. Proven success in partnership and contract negotiation preferred

External Engagement and Market Visibility

Represent BiomeSense externally at conferences, trade shows, and industry events to elevate brand visibility and build strategic relationships
Translate cutting-edge scientific discoveries into compelling white papers and case studies that inspire partner and investor confidence and strengthen the BiomeSense brand

Scientific and Partner Integration

Translate breakthroughs in biomarker discovery and microbiome science into strategic opportunities for innovation and future commercialization
Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify emerging opportunities, trends, and competitive dynamics in clinical research

Qualifications

BS or MS degree with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years, of relevant experience in life sciences business development roles. Start-up experience preferred
Demonstrated success developing and managing academic or clinical research partnerships, preferably in oncology, translational medicine, or biomarker discovery
Proven ability to build systems and processes from scratch, including CRM or partnership-tracking tools
Strong understanding of microbiome science, translational research, and academic research ecosystems
Excellent relationship builder—able to establish credibility and trust with academic investigators and research administrators
Experience in an early-stage or growth-stage biotech, medtech, or diagnostics company strongly preferred
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science into compelling partnership opportunities
Self-starter with a collaborative, confident, humble and adaptable approach to teamwork

Compensation
This role offers a competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications:

Salary: $150K – $200K
Equity: 0.25% – 0.5% stock options
Full benefits suite including health coverage, PTO, and parental leave

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